SUPPORTING HOUSING NEEDS
Through Housing United, we focus on:
- Providing housing subsidies
- Homebuyer empowerment
- Preservation of homes and affordable housing units
ALICE DEMOGRAPHICS
According to the most recent ALICE report, in Broward County there are about 747,715 households that are ALICE or below the Federal Poverty Line.
Those facing the highest percentage of hardship include:
- 54% of Black families
- 62% of individuals under 25
- 61% of Seniors (65+)
- 74% of single-parent households
The annual median income in Broward County is $65,000, while the average cost of a 1-bedroom/1-bathroom apartment is $2100, and a 3-bedroom/2-bathroom apartment is close to $3000.
For more information on ALICE households go to www.unitedforalice.com.
HOUSING UNITED DASHBOARD
Explore our interactive Housing United dashboard to gain insights into housing and homelessness within Broward County. This dashboard provides real-time data and visualizations on key metrics, including the number of cost-burdened households, the ALICE demographics of those affected, average housing costs and the impact of our Housing United initiative.
IMMEDIATE HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS
Since 2013, our MISSION UNITED program served over 5,000 Veterans with the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. MISSION UNITED can help veterans and their families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness with case management and financial assistance.
Click here to learn more about MISSION UNITED.
DO YOU NEED HOUSING ASSISTANCE?
- If you are experiencing homelessness, call the Homeless Helpline at 954-563-4357
- If you are a Veteran, call 954-UNITED or 954-486-4833 for assistance
- Call 211 or visit 211 Broward
- Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County
- LifeNet4Families
- Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County
- Women in Distress
